[*]Gas lighting is a form of emotional abuse that make a person question reality[*]Women are often the most susceptible victims of this, can lead to feeling crazy[*]While this often plays out in romantic setups, can happen in other relationships

It’s a very subtle manipulation. Many people say it takes years to get out of the gaslighter’s control. It can almost make the one being gaslighted think they have gone slightly crazy, making them think their reality isn’t the real reality.

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I wonder if the term .Gaslighting' is in homage to the 1940's film 'Gaslight' starring Angela Lansbury I think.A husband tried to drive his wife mad by playing subtle and nasty tricks on her whilst pretending to adore her.

Syl wrote:I wonder if the term .Gaslighting' is in homage to the 1940's film 'Gaslight' starring Angela Lansbury I think.A husband tried to drive his wife mad by playing subtle and nasty tricks on her whilst pretending to adore her.

It most certainly is.

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Syl wrote:I wonder if the term .Gaslighting' is in homage to the 1940's film 'Gaslight' starring Angela Lansbury I think.A husband tried to drive his wife mad by playing subtle and nasty tricks on her whilst pretending to adore her.

Yes... but the techniques are also used by govts/authorities on the general public...

2+2=5

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Syl wrote:I wonder if the term .Gaslighting' is in homage to the 1940's film 'Gaslight' starring Angela Lansbury I think.A husband tried to drive his wife mad by playing subtle and nasty tricks on her whilst pretending to adore her.

Yes... but the techniques are also used by govts/authorities on the general public...

2+2=5

The right is constantly gaslighting the general public, there has been a lot written about it.

Syl wrote:I wonder if the term .Gaslighting' is in homage to the 1940's film 'Gaslight' starring Angela Lansbury I think.A husband tried to drive his wife mad by playing subtle and nasty tricks on her whilst pretending to adore her.